Economic & Social Infrastructure Intern

Jeddah

  • Organization: IsDB - Islamic Development Bank
  • Location: Jeddah
  • Grade:
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Economics
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
  • Closing Date: 2025-08-07

IDB3518 - Economic & Social Infrastructure Intern

  • Business Unit
    Operations Complex
  • Division
    Economic & Social Infrastructure
  • Department
    Not Applicable
  • Country
    Saudi Arabia
  • Location
    Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • Job Grade
    Not Applicable
  • Contract Type
    Consultants
  • Closing Date
    07-Aug-2025
Job Purpose

To provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience, professional development, and meaningful contributions to departmental projects in a supportive learning environment.

Key Accountabilities
  • Contribute to project development by supporting the Transport and Water Practice teams in the preparation, quality review, and formatting of project documents, technical reports, and concept notes.

  • Monitor and report on portfolio performance by assisting in the tracking of ongoing Transport and Water sector projects, including milestones, deliverables, risks, and results.

  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis on sectoral themes such as sustainable mobility, climate-resilient infrastructure, water resource management, and policy reforms.

  • Support strategic knowledge generation by compiling data, synthesizing global and regional best practices, and drafting analytical summaries to inform project design and decision-making.

  • Assist in the planning and coordination of internal and external meetings, technical workshops, and field missions, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, and documenting outcomes.

  • Develop visual and narrative content for presentations, dashboards, and internal reports, ensuring clarity and relevance for various audiences.

  • Draft concise and impactful communication materials, including internal briefs, summary notes, talking points, and sector updates for management or partner engagement.

  • Engage in collaborative assignments with multidisciplinary teams to support key operational or strategic initiatives aligned with institutional goals.

  • Apply academic knowledge to practical development challenges by offering insights on innovation, policy trends, or technical approaches in both Transport and Water sectors.

  • Support administrative and coordination efforts across the division, including workflow tracking, document archiving, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Participate in learning activities and knowledge exchanges, contributing to a culture of continuous learning while building professional competencies in international development.

Academic and professional qualifications
  • Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

    • Undergraduate student in their final year of study

    • Currently enrolled in a Master’s program

    • Currently enrolled in a Doctoral program

    • Graduated with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree within the past 12 months

Skills, Necessary Knowledge & Languages
  • Knowledge in environment, water resource management or related fields

  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting

  • English - Mandatory

  • Arabic - Preferred

  • French - Preferred

Program Duration
  • Internship duration: 6 months

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Copy of Passport
  3. University Transcripts
  4. Internship Letter from University/ Academic Degree
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the IsDB does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The IsDB declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoever.
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